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Col. Casey Eaton, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, signs the KC-135 Legacy Roster in the Holsey Auditorium, Nov. 2, 2011. The roster represents every pilot or operator who has ever worked with the KC-135 Stratotanker. The first KC-135 Stratotanker was produced in Aug. 1956 and has supported air refueling missions such as Operations Rolling Thunder, Chrome Dome, Just Cause, Desert Storm and Odyssey Dawn. Stock Photo

RMHEAD1R–Col. Casey Eaton, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, signs the KC-135 Legacy Roster in the Holsey Auditorium, Nov. 2, 2011. The roster represents every pilot or operator who has ever worked with the KC-135 Stratotanker. The first KC-135 Stratotanker was produced in Aug. 1956 and has supported air refueling missions such as Operations Rolling Thunder, Chrome Dome, Just Cause, Desert Storm and Odyssey Dawn.

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, flies over a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, during Winter Training for the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from Stock Photo

RM2WG95R2–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, flies over a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, during Winter Training for the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from

U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, takes chili from Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 97th command chief, during the annual Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-off in Altus Oct. 5, 2013. Spangenthal and Creager were both judges a Stock Photo

RMDGGFKC–U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, takes chili from Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 97th command chief, during the annual Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-off in Altus Oct. 5, 2013. Spangenthal and Creager were both judges a

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane landing at Columbus Air Force Base. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Stock Photo

RFMEB3FK–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane landing at Columbus Air Force Base. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus

An Airman from the 97th Air Mobility Wing samples food from a local charcuterie business during a Women’s History Month expo. The event featured vendors and small businesses from all across the installation and community. Stock Photo

RM2M5M99Y–An Airman from the 97th Air Mobility Wing samples food from a local charcuterie business during a Women’s History Month expo. The event featured vendors and small businesses from all across the installation and community.

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, sits on the flight line with other C-17s und Stock Photo

RF2YM5EEW–A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, sits on the flight line with other C-17s und

Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, USA. 5th Aug, 2022. Children of 97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen play in foam at the Back to School-A-Palooza at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, August. 5, 2022. More than 400 people attended the event. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JPB30D–Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, USA. 5th Aug, 2022. Children of 97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen play in foam at the Back to School-A-Palooza at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, August. 5, 2022. More than 400 people attended the event. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group join with Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., the 31st Air Defense Artillery Army Brigade from Fort Sill, Okla., and the 167th Airlift Wing from Martinsburg, W. Va., to unload an M984 Wrecker from a 167th AW C-5 Galaxy on the Altus flight line Jan. 4, 2013. The units teamed up to deploy batteries of Patriot air-defense systems, more than two million pounds of equipment and over 300 personnel to Turkey in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Stock Photo

RMKYJK9H–Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group join with Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., the 31st Air Defense Artillery Army Brigade from Fort Sill, Okla., and the 167th Airlift Wing from Martinsburg, W. Va., to unload an M984 Wrecker from a 167th AW C-5 Galaxy on the Altus flight line Jan. 4, 2013. The units teamed up to deploy batteries of Patriot air-defense systems, more than two million pounds of equipment and over 300 personnel to Turkey in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Robert Black, NCO in charge of main shop assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a portrait at the 97th LRS vehicle maintenance shop, Feb. 9, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Black has been assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing for nearly 14 years and is hoping to finish out his career at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman) Stock Photo

RMM42450–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Robert Black, NCO in charge of main shop assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a portrait at the 97th LRS vehicle maintenance shop, Feb. 9, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Black has been assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing for nearly 14 years and is hoping to finish out his career at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sits on the flight line at sunrise, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Stock Photo

RM2WGYF1Y–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sits on the flight line at sunrise, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air

U.S. Air Force Col. Sushil Ramrahka, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, speaks during the third annual Prisoners of War and Stock Photo

RMDEXMN0–U.S. Air Force Col. Sushil Ramrahka, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, speaks during the third annual Prisoners of War and

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane flying a sortie. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base. Stock Photo

RFMEB3CK–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane flying a sortie. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base.

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing converse with a local business representative during Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory expo event. More than 25 vendors, businesses and service members from the Altus and base community came to showcase their services and products at the Freedom Community Center. Stock Photo

RM2M5M9AB–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing converse with a local business representative during Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory expo event. More than 25 vendors, businesses and service members from the Altus and base community came to showcase their services and products at the Freedom Community Center.

Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, USA. 25th Aug, 2022. From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, Col. Patrick Brady-Lee, 97th AMW vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 97th AMW command chief, ride through Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma during the 23rd Annual Cattle Drive on August. 25, 2022. Leadership participates in the cattle drive every year to show support for the community of Altus and continue over 23 years of tradition. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JX8FKJ–Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, USA. 25th Aug, 2022. From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, Col. Patrick Brady-Lee, 97th AMW vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 97th AMW command chief, ride through Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma during the 23rd Annual Cattle Drive on August. 25, 2022. Leadership participates in the cattle drive every year to show support for the community of Altus and continue over 23 years of tradition. Credit: U.S. Air Force/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

Airman Mikal Moore, a Contingency Response Group aerial porter from Kentucky Air National Guard, chains down an M983 Truck inside a C-5 Galaxy on the Altus Air Force Base flight line Jan. 4, 2013. Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing; the Kentucky Air Guard; the 31st Air Defense Artillery Army Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla; and the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., joined forces to deploy batteries of Patriot air-defense systems, more than two million pounds of equipment and over 300 personnel to Turkey in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1s Stock Photo

RMKYJK9J–Airman Mikal Moore, a Contingency Response Group aerial porter from Kentucky Air National Guard, chains down an M983 Truck inside a C-5 Galaxy on the Altus Air Force Base flight line Jan. 4, 2013. Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing; the Kentucky Air Guard; the 31st Air Defense Artillery Army Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla; and the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., joined forces to deploy batteries of Patriot air-defense systems, more than two million pounds of equipment and over 300 personnel to Turkey in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1s

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing ascends during Combat Raider 21 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 22, 2021. Combat Raider builds partnerships and interoperability across domains that are vital to advancing American interests and security. Stock Photo

RM2GKXXJ1–A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing ascends during Combat Raider 21 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 22, 2021. Combat Raider builds partnerships and interoperability across domains that are vital to advancing American interests and security.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, flies above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Co Stock Photo

RM2WGYFBY–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, flies above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Co

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.--Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing stand at parade rest during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Stock Photo

RME0JG6H–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.--Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing stand at parade rest during the Prisoners of War/Missing in

RFMEB3BC–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane flying a sortie. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base.

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and their families read about the years following the Tulsa Massacre at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. Within 10 years of the massacre, black Tulsans rebuilt much of the Greenwood District and, by 1941, there were over 240 black-owned businesses. Stock Photo

RM2M5BB2R–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing and their families read about the years following the Tulsa Massacre at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. Within 10 years of the massacre, black Tulsans rebuilt much of the Greenwood District and, by 1941, there were over 240 black-owned businesses.

Altus AFB, Oklahoma, USA. 9th Dec, 2021. Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) work on the concrete foundation of a new frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. Each of these gates, designed and built by the 97 CES, saves an average of $90K per gate compared to similar work performed by contractors. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2HD5XCE–Altus AFB, Oklahoma, USA. 9th Dec, 2021. Members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) work on the concrete foundation of a new frangible flood gate at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 9, 2021. Each of these gates, designed and built by the 97 CES, saves an average of $90K per gate compared to similar work performed by contractors. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RMM42G43–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Robert Black, NCO in charge of main shop assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a portrait at the 97th LRS vehicle maintenance shop, Feb. 9, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Black has been assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing for nearly 14 years and is hoping to finish out his career at Altus AFB. (U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isabella Zamarron (left), 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron aerial operations flight commander, dances with Staff Sgt. Christhian Roldan, 97th Air Mobility Wing religious affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, during a Hispanic Heritage Month dance class at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20, 2022. The class, led by Zamarron, showcased the basic moves of bachata, salsa and meringue. Stock Photo

RM2MNABAP–U.S. Air Force Capt. Isabella Zamarron (left), 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron aerial operations flight commander, dances with Staff Sgt. Christhian Roldan, 97th Air Mobility Wing religious affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, during a Hispanic Heritage Month dance class at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20, 2022. The class, led by Zamarron, showcased the basic moves of bachata, salsa and meringue.

RM2WGYFJE–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, flies above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Co

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, leads a remembrance run while holding the Stock Photo

RMDEXMNJ–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, leads a remembrance run while holding the

RFMEB3EJ–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane flying a sortie. This C-17 belongs to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base.

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose in front of the “Black Wall St.” mural outside the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. The group took part in a tour of the historic Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, to engage with the area’s history and culture. Stock Photo

RM2M5BB32–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose in front of the “Black Wall St.” mural outside the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. The group took part in a tour of the historic Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, to engage with the area’s history and culture.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell E. Lefler, component maintenance flight superintendent for the 145th Airlift Wing converses with retired service members with the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG), during the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time. Stock Photo

RMKHWX9C–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell E. Lefler, component maintenance flight superintendent for the 145th Airlift Wing converses with retired service members with the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG), during the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time.

RM2KFPMY5–U.S. Air Force Capt. Isabella Zamarron (left), 97th Logistic Readiness Squadron aerial operations flight commander, dances with Staff Sgt. Christhian Roldan, 97th Air Mobility Wing religious affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, during a Hispanic Heritage Month dance class at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 20, 2022. The class, led by Zamarron, showcased the basic moves of bachata, salsa and meringue.

RM2WGYFJB–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, flies above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Co

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, David Webb, City of Altus Stock Photo

RMDFN2CR–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, David Webb, City of Altus

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing attend an expo as a part of Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2022. Approximately 100 people attended the event. Stock Photo

RM2M5M9B0–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing attend an expo as a part of Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 24, 2022. Approximately 100 people attended the event.

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment inspect a vehicle during an exercise, Nov. 21, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The exercise provided an opportunity for Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. to practice cargo deployment functions. Altus AFB Airmen helped by performing joint inspection training and providing aircraft for Soldiers to practice loading and securing vehicles and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell) Stock Photo

RMKKCKWN–Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment inspect a vehicle during an exercise, Nov. 21, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The exercise provided an opportunity for Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. to practice cargo deployment functions. Altus AFB Airmen helped by performing joint inspection training and providing aircraft for Soldiers to practice loading and securing vehicles and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, the 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on a C-17 Globemaster III March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Altus AFB graduates more than 2,000 mobility Airmen annually. Stock Photo

RM2GKBM47–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, the 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on a C-17 Globemaster III March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Altus AFB graduates more than 2,000 mobility Airmen annually.

RM2WGYFE2–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sits on the flight line at sunrise, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs a proclamation during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing in the City of Altus Stock Photo

RMDFN2BN–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs a proclamation during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing in the City of Altus

Airmen and their families from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 1, 2022. More than 20 people came and walked with weighted rucksacks in honor of the women who paved the way to those currently serving . Stock Photo

RM2M5CJR0–Airmen and their families from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 1, 2022. More than 20 people came and walked with weighted rucksacks in honor of the women who paved the way to those currently serving .

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment prepare to inspect several vehicles during a joint exercise, Nov. 21, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The exercise provided an opportunity for Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. to practice cargo deployment functions. Altus AFB Airmen helped by performing joint inspection training and providing aircraft for Soldiers to practice loading and securing vehicles and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell) Stock Photo

RMKKCKWH–Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment prepare to inspect several vehicles during a joint exercise, Nov. 21, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The exercise provided an opportunity for Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. to practice cargo deployment functions. Altus AFB Airmen helped by performing joint inspection training and providing aircraft for Soldiers to practice loading and securing vehicles and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on a C-17 Globemaster III, March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. The C-17 is one of the three mobility airframes used for training at Altus AFB. Stock Photo

RM2GKBM6K–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, talks to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on a C-17 Globemaster III, March 5, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. The C-17 is one of the three mobility airframes used for training at Altus AFB.

A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard and a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, set on the flight line at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobili Stock Photo

RM2WG95R9–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard and a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, set on the flight line at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobili

A C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing out of Altus Air Force Base, Okla., arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov 17, 2010, during the Mobility Air Forces Exercise held over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Approximately 40 C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft will assemble in aerial formations over the NTTR to conduct air and ground operations as part of the bi-annual, U.S. Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise. Senior Airman Brett Clashman Stock Photo

RMEG18TY–A C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing out of Altus Air Force Base, Okla., arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov 17, 2010, during the Mobility Air Forces Exercise held over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Approximately 40 C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft will assemble in aerial formations over the NTTR to conduct air and ground operations as part of the bi-annual, U.S. Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise. Senior Airman Brett Clashman

Airmen and their families from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in a ruck march in honor of Women’s History Month at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 1, 2022. The route began at the Wings of Freedom Park and went down the perimeter road. Stock Photo

RM2M5CJPA–Airmen and their families from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in a ruck march in honor of Women’s History Month at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 1, 2022. The route began at the Wings of Freedom Park and went down the perimeter road.

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Debra Kidd, middle, former Chaplain of the 145th Airlift Wing catches up with friends from the wing at the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time. Stock Photo

RMKHWX8P–Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Debra Kidd, middle, former Chaplain of the 145th Airlift Wing catches up with friends from the wing at the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time.

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, greets Oklahoma Gov.Kevin Stitt on March 5, 2021 at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Altus AFB is home tothe sole training units for aircrew assigned to the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus andKC-135 Stratotanker. Stock Photo

RM2GKBM42–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, greets Oklahoma Gov.Kevin Stitt on March 5, 2021 at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Altus AFB is home tothe sole training units for aircrew assigned to the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus andKC-135 Stratotanker.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sets on the flight line at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Ai Stock Photo

RM2WG95RN–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sets on the flight line at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, January 23, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Ai

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Bedemoore Udechukwu, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, sings carols with the Catholic Choir group before lighting the base Christmas tree at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov. 30, 2012. Members of Altus AFB gathered at the park Stock Photo

RMD10MY4–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Capt. Bedemoore Udechukwu, 97th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, sings carols with the Catholic Choir group before lighting the base Christmas tree at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov. 30, 2012. Members of Altus AFB gathered at the park

Female leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing deliver speeches to Airmen during a luncheon for Women’s History Month during an event called, “Celebrating HerStory '' at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. The speakers shared their personal testimonies with more than 50 Airmen. Stock Photo

RM2M5F27D–Female leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing deliver speeches to Airmen during a luncheon for Women’s History Month during an event called, “Celebrating HerStory '' at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. The speakers shared their personal testimonies with more than 50 Airmen.

A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16D Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. John R. DiDonna, 177th Fighter Wing Commander, and back seat passenger Col. Patrick M. Kennedy, 177th Vice Wing Commander, flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on their 'fini flight,' or last flight, with the 177th Fighter Wing, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht) Stock Photo

RMKHWX9K–A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16D Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. John R. DiDonna, 177th Fighter Wing Commander, and back seat passenger Col. Patrick M. Kennedy, 177th Vice Wing Commander, flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on their 'fini flight,' or last flight, with the 177th Fighter Wing, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and community leaders pose for a group photo on March 29, 2020, at Charlie’s on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Altus local leaders received the opportunity to meet with Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and connect with other military leaders during dinner at Charlie’s. Stock Photo

RM2GKEC3F–Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing and community leaders pose for a group photo on March 29, 2020, at Charlie’s on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Altus local leaders received the opportunity to meet with Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and connect with other military leaders during dinner at Charlie’s.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, front, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy with the 22nd Airlift Squadron, sit on the flight line during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. This is the first time that a C-5 has practiced tactics taught at the AATTC. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided ad Stock Photo

RM2WGYFJ0–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, front, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy with the 22nd Airlift Squadron, sit on the flight line during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. This is the first time that a C-5 has practiced tactics taught at the AATTC. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided ad

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Anthony Krawietz, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, high fives Reid Hoelscher, son of Capt. Jeffrey Hoelscher, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, after lighting the base Christmas tree at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov. Stock Photo

RMD10MYB–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Anthony Krawietz, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, high fives Reid Hoelscher, son of Capt. Jeffrey Hoelscher, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, after lighting the base Christmas tree at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov.

$Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility wing prepare their plates at a panel discussion as a part of Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. The event included a buffet-style layout of Tex-Mex food and a discussion panel of both military and civilian personnel. Stock Photo$

RM2M5F27F–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility wing prepare their plates at a panel discussion as a part of Women’s History Month: Celebrating HerStory at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. The event included a buffet-style layout of Tex-Mex food and a discussion panel of both military and civilian personnel.

RMKHWX9H–A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16D Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. John R. DiDonna, 177th Fighter Wing Commander, and back seat passenger Col. Patrick M. Kennedy, 177th Vice Wing Commander, flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on their 'fini flight,' or last flight, with the 177th Fighter Wing, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, speaks during a brief to Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, March 29, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During Wills’ visit to the 97 AMW, he received multiple briefings explaining the updates and changes being made across the wing. Stock Photo

RM2GKEC42–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, speaks during a brief to Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, March 29, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During Wills’ visit to the 97 AMW, he received multiple briefings explaining the updates and changes being made across the wing.

A KC-46 Pegasus flies over the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman) Stock Photo

RMRKNM43–A KC-46 Pegasus flies over the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman)

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., takes off from the Tonopah runway May 20 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., while participating in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise. Approximately 12 U.S. Air Force bases participate in the exercise twice a year, testing the crew ability of C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-130s to join together in formation at a specific time and location to drop a brigade-size force anywhere in the world. Stock Photo

RMCBXX8A–A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., takes off from the Tonopah runway May 20 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., while participating in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise. Approximately 12 U.S. Air Force bases participate in the exercise twice a year, testing the crew ability of C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-130s to join together in formation at a specific time and location to drop a brigade-size force anywhere in the world.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Vondohlen (left), 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Marcus, 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing evaluator sensor operator, practice in-flight air refueling in a Boom Operator Training (BOT) simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. BOT is a new simulation system the 97th Air Mobility Wing uses to train boom operators to refuel from the KC-46 Pegasus. Stock Photo

RM2M5F007–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Vondohlen (left), 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Marcus, 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing evaluator sensor operator, practice in-flight air refueling in a Boom Operator Training (BOT) simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. BOT is a new simulation system the 97th Air Mobility Wing uses to train boom operators to refuel from the KC-46 Pegasus.

A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 177th Fighter Wing 'Jersey Devils' flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on a training mission, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht) Stock Photo

RMKHWX9G–A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 177th Fighter Wing 'Jersey Devils' flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on a training mission, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina L. Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kay II, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, engage with A Chief and Senior NCO during a mentorship lunch on March 29, 2020, in Hangar 97 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During the lunch, Rogers spoke about “hot topics” such as the new hair regulations and fitness testing. Stock Photo

RM2GKEC4B–U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina L. Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kay II, 97th Air Mobility Wing command chief, engage with A Chief and Senior NCO during a mentorship lunch on March 29, 2020, in Hangar 97 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During the lunch, Rogers spoke about “hot topics” such as the new hair regulations and fitness testing.

A KC-46 Pegasus taxis on a runway of the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman) Stock Photo

RMRKNM48–A KC-46 Pegasus taxis on a runway of the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman)

Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing stand at parade rest during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action ceremony Sept. 17. The POW/MIA ceremony is held annually to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for their country. Senior Airman Leandra D. Hernandez Stock Photo

RMEG16NP–Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing stand at parade rest during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action ceremony Sept. 17. The POW/MIA ceremony is held annually to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for their country. Senior Airman Leandra D. Hernandez

Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, measures the wingspan of a mourning dove at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Dove wingspans determine their gender and how healthy they are. Stock Photo

RM2M5FY8E–Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, measures the wingspan of a mourning dove at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Dove wingspans determine their gender and how healthy they are.

RMKHWX9P–A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 177th Fighter Wing 'Jersey Devils' flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on a training mission, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina L. Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief], on March 29, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During the brief, Leard provided updates about the 97th AMW mission and the installation's successes and challenges within the last year. Stock Photo

RM2GKEC4A–U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina L. Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief], on March 29, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. During the brief, Leard provided updates about the 97th AMW mission and the installation's successes and challenges within the last year.

A KC-46 Pegasus approaches a runway of the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman) Stock Photo

RMRKNM3Y–A KC-46 Pegasus approaches a runway of the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Capt. Jeremy J. Farlaino, 97th Training Squadron chief of C-17 wing training, reads flight plans on board a C-17 Globemaster III March 22, before departing in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Capt. Farlaino is the aircraft commander during this mission. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BA6–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Capt. Jeremy J. Farlaino, 97th Training Squadron chief of C-17 wing training, reads flight plans on board a C-17 Globemaster III March 22, before departing in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Capt. Farlaino is the aircraft commander during this mission. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, releases a mourning dove at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Doves are caught, banded and released back into the wild to track their movements. Stock Photo

RM2M5FY7T–Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, releases a mourning dove at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Doves are caught, banded and released back into the wild to track their movements.

RMKHWX9J–A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 177th Fighter Wing 'Jersey Devils' flies over Warren Grove Gunnery Range while on a training mission, Nov. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

Maureen Robinson, spouse of Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, laughs with key spouses from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2022. Robinson visited different areas on and off the base that support the quality of life for Airmen and their families, including the 97th Medical Group, Child Development Center, base housing, Airman dormitories and the military spouse co-working space. Stock Photo

RM2MJKWH0–Maureen Robinson, spouse of Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, laughs with key spouses from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2022. Robinson visited different areas on and off the base that support the quality of life for Airmen and their families, including the 97th Medical Group, Child Development Center, base housing, Airman dormitories and the military spouse co-working space.

A C-17 Globemaster III and a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, demonstrate the pre-contact position during a performance highlighting refueling capabilities during Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2019. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie) Stock Photo

RM2AABKF1–A C-17 Globemaster III and a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, demonstrate the pre-contact position during a performance highlighting refueling capabilities during Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2019. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Capt. Jeremy J. Farlaino, 97th Training Squadron, chief of wing training hangs an American flag from the cat-walk on board a C-17 Globemaster III March 22, before taking off to support Operation Odyssey Dawn. Capt. Farlaino is the aircraft commander during this mission. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BAC–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Capt. Jeremy J. Farlaino, 97th Training Squadron, chief of wing training hangs an American flag from the cat-walk on board a C-17 Globemaster III March 22, before taking off to support Operation Odyssey Dawn. Capt. Farlaino is the aircraft commander during this mission. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, holds a mourning dove before releasing it at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Knowing more information about each dove allows biologists to easily track and identify individual birds. Stock Photo

RM2M5FY83–Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, holds a mourning dove before releasing it at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Knowing more information about each dove allows biologists to easily track and identify individual birds.

An A-Team member with the 97th Maintenance Group exits a C-17 Globemaster III during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 USAF Weapons School preparation, and combat formation training for KC-135 permanent party instructors. The Stock Photo

RMKHWW3M–An A-Team member with the 97th Maintenance Group exits a C-17 Globemaster III during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 USAF Weapons School preparation, and combat formation training for KC-135 permanent party instructors. The

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, salutes Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 2, 2024. Minihan presented five Airmen with awards for their efforts during Operation Allies Refuge. Air Force Stock Photo

RM2WWNAY3–U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, salutes Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 2, 2024. Minihan presented five Airmen with awards for their efforts during Operation Allies Refuge. Air Force

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, flies over the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” and an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet during Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2019. The C-17 showcased its aerial capabilities throughout its airpower demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie) Stock Photo

RM2AABKF8–A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, flies over the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” and an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet during Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2019. The C-17 showcased its aerial capabilities throughout its airpower demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech Sgt. Jim Hader, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares his work station on board a C-17 Globemaster III before departing to support Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BA9–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech Sgt. Jim Hader, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares his work station on board a C-17 Globemaster III before departing to support Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, holds a mourning dove to show the band around its foot at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Bands are unique to every bird, displaying different numbers and letters that are logged and stored for when they find the same bird again. Stock Photo

RM2M5FY86–Adam Kohler, 97th Air Mobility Wing wildlife biologist, holds a mourning dove to show the band around its foot at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 15, 2022. Bands are unique to every bird, displaying different numbers and letters that are logged and stored for when they find the same bird again.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Miller, an instructor pilot with the 97th Training Squadron and Maj. Chris Black, an instructor pilot with the 58th Airlift Squadron, prepare to land a C-17 Globemaster III during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratot Stock Photo

RMKHWW3X–U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Miller, an instructor pilot with the 97th Training Squadron and Maj. Chris Black, an instructor pilot with the 58th Airlift Squadron, prepare to land a C-17 Globemaster III during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratot

Dayton Air Show attendees wait to tour a KC-46 Pegasus (foreground) attached to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and a KC-10 Extender attadched to the 60th AMW from Travis AFB, California, at the Dayton International Airport on July 10, 2021. Both aircraft are tankers capable of performing mid-air refueling. Stock Photo

RM2GKWJR6–Dayton Air Show attendees wait to tour a KC-46 Pegasus (foreground) attached to the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and a KC-10 Extender attadched to the 60th AMW from Travis AFB, California, at the Dayton International Airport on July 10, 2021. Both aircraft are tankers capable of performing mid-air refueling.

From left to right, two U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, a C-130J Hercules, with the 61st Airlift Squadron, a C-17 Globemaster III, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy, assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron, fly in formation above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, Stock Photo

RM2WGYFC1–From left to right, two U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, a C-130J Hercules, with the 61st Airlift Squadron, a C-17 Globemaster III, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy, assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron, fly in formation above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them,

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- An Altus C-17 Globemaster III is prepared on the flightline for take-off March 22, in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Two Altus C-17s departed in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22 as part of ongoing operations in Libya. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BA8–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- An Altus C-17 Globemaster III is prepared on the flightline for take-off March 22, in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Two Altus C-17s departed in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22 as part of ongoing operations in Libya. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gloria Conger, 97th Air Mobility Wing command post, poses with Valentine’s Day cards at Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy, Oklahoma, Feb. 14, 2022. Several Airmen from multiple squadrons were a part of the Valentines for Vets volunteer event. Stock Photo

RM2M5A5CD–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gloria Conger, 97th Air Mobility Wing command post, poses with Valentine’s Day cards at Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy, Oklahoma, Feb. 14, 2022. Several Airmen from multiple squadrons were a part of the Valentines for Vets volunteer event.

RMKHWW3R–U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Miller, an instructor pilot with the 97th Training Squadron and Maj. Chris Black, an instructor pilot with the 58th Airlift Squadron, perform pre-flight checks in a C-17 Globemaster III during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, K

Civil Air Patrol members watch as a C-17 Globemaster III takes off, July 21, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. While the 97th Air Mobility Wing is home to the C-17, the KC-135 Stratotanker, and the KC-46 Pegasus, Civil Air Patrol has its own fleet of 560 light aircraft, composed predominantly of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and the Cessna 182 Skylane. Stock Photo

RM2GKXTT8–Civil Air Patrol members watch as a C-17 Globemaster III takes off, July 21, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. While the 97th Air Mobility Wing is home to the C-17, the KC-135 Stratotanker, and the KC-46 Pegasus, Civil Air Patrol has its own fleet of 560 light aircraft, composed predominantly of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and the Cessna 182 Skylane.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, lands at Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, Oct. 18, 2018. Military aircraft staged at Joint Forces Training Base for their performances duration of the Great Pacific Airshow, Oct. 19-21, in Huntington Beach. The KC-135 conducted a refueling demonstration with a C-17 transport aircraft, also from the 97th AMW, during the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman) Stock Photo

RMRA22KK–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, lands at Los Alamitos Army Airfield, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, Oct. 18, 2018. Military aircraft staged at Joint Forces Training Base for their performances duration of the Great Pacific Airshow, Oct. 19-21, in Huntington Beach. The KC-135 conducted a refueling demonstration with a C-17 transport aircraft, also from the 97th AMW, during the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter L. Lightburn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster helps prepare an Altus C-17 Globemaster III for take off in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Two Altus C-17s left March 22 in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BA7–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter L. Lightburn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster helps prepare an Altus C-17 Globemaster III for take off in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Two Altus C-17s left March 22 in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sophia Chabotte, 97th Air Mobility Wing administration specialist, interacts with the simulated barbershop exhibit at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. The district of Greenwood had one of the most prominent concentrations of black-owned businesses in the United States during the early 20th century. Stock Photo

RM2M5BB21–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sophia Chabotte, 97th Air Mobility Wing administration specialist, interacts with the simulated barbershop exhibit at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. The district of Greenwood had one of the most prominent concentrations of black-owned businesses in the United States during the early 20th century.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Miller, an instructor pilot with the 97th Training Squadron, lands a C-17 Globemaster III on a runway in Colorado during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 USAF Weapons School preparation, and combat Stock Photo

RMKHWW40–U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Miller, an instructor pilot with the 97th Training Squadron, lands a C-17 Globemaster III on a runway in Colorado during the Altus Quarterly Exercise (ALTEX), Nov. 16, 2017 at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The ALTEX program was established to broaden instructor enrichment opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. This program creates opportunities for C-17 enrichment training for permanent party instructors, C-17 Faculty Training Course training requirements, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 USAF Weapons School preparation, and combat

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing listen to Tech. Sgt. Julie Horvath, 99th Airlift Squadron special air missions flight attendant, talk about her experience with the 89th Airlift Wing (AW) and the opportunities available to Airmen on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13, 2021. Listeners were able to ask Airmen from the 89th AW questions while they toured the C-37B from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Stock Photo

RM2GK6BCT–Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing listen to Tech. Sgt. Julie Horvath, 99th Airlift Squadron special air missions flight attendant, talk about her experience with the 89th Airlift Wing (AW) and the opportunities available to Airmen on Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13, 2021. Listeners were able to ask Airmen from the 89th AW questions while they toured the C-37B from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

RM2WGYF72–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, sits on the flight line at sunrise, during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided advanced tactical training to mobility aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, Air

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter L. Lightburn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reads flight plans on a C-17 Globemaster III before departing in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Two Altus C-17s left March 22 in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn as part of ongoing operations in Libya. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs. Stock Photo

RMEG1BAB–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter L. Lightburn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reads flight plans on a C-17 Globemaster III before departing in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Two Altus C-17s left March 22 in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn as part of ongoing operations in Libya. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, coins a Black Wall Street tour guide at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. While the full story of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Massacre had been largely omitted from local, state, and national histories for nearly a century, longtime residents and reconciliation efforts made sure that the history was not lost. Stock Photo

RM2M5BB38–U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, coins a Black Wall Street tour guide at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Feb. 18, 2022. While the full story of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Massacre had been largely omitted from local, state, and national histories for nearly a century, longtime residents and reconciliation efforts made sure that the history was not lost.

Retired members of the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) converse and enjoy breakfast during the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time. Stock Photo

RMKHWX8W–Retired members of the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) converse and enjoy breakfast during the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time.

Spouses of previous 97th Air Mobility Wing commanders and command chiefs pose for a photo in Altus, Oklahoma, April 19, 2022. The spouses had an opportunity to connect and network with one another during a breakfast event. Stock Photo

RM2M68KX3–Spouses of previous 97th Air Mobility Wing commanders and command chiefs pose for a photo in Altus, Oklahoma, April 19, 2022. The spouses had an opportunity to connect and network with one another during a breakfast event.

RM2WGYF1H–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, front, assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy with the 22nd Airlift Squadron, sit on the flight line during Winter Training at the Advanced Tactics Training Center, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. This is the first time that a C-5 has practiced tactics taught at the AATTC. Since 1983 the AATTC has provided ad

RMEG1BAF–ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter L. Lightburn, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reads flight plans on a C-17 Globemaster III before departing in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn March 22. Two Altus C-17s left March 22 in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn as part of ongoing operations in Libya. Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman/ Released 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs.

U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, and Judith Mott, 97th AMW school liaison program manager and base science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) coordinator, pose with community leaders during a Board of Education in Altus, Oklahoma, on Feb. 14, 2022. Baker and Mott presented the check for approximately $38,000, which will be used to revamp the Rivers Elementary STEM program and lab. Stock Photo

RM2M5A3YA–U.S. Air Force Col. Blaine Baker, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, and Judith Mott, 97th AMW school liaison program manager and base science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) coordinator, pose with community leaders during a Board of Education in Altus, Oklahoma, on Feb. 14, 2022. Baker and Mott presented the check for approximately $38,000, which will be used to revamp the Rivers Elementary STEM program and lab.

RMKHWX90–Retired members of the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) converse and enjoy breakfast during the 2017 Retiree Breakfast held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Nov. 17, 2017. Beginning in 1995, the breakfast is held each year to honor the retiree’s who served in the NCANG with the attendance growing each time.

Melissa Sims, 97th Air Mobility Wing historian, poses for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 12, 2022. Sims was awarded the Air Education and Training Command Air Force Heritage Award for outstanding performance throughout the wing. Stock Photo

RM2KFED6P–Melissa Sims, 97th Air Mobility Wing historian, poses for a photo at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 12, 2022. Sims was awarded the Air Education and Training Command Air Force Heritage Award for outstanding performance throughout the wing.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy, assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron, fly in formation above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. This is the first time that a C-5 has practiced tactics taught at the AATTC. Since 1983 the AATTC has pro Stock Photo

RM2WGYFHY–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, left, with the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and a C-5M Super Galaxy, assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron, fly in formation above Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during Winter Training at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, January 25, 2024. Winter Training is a break from the regular course schedule where the instructors of AATTC tweak the training scenarios for the coming year and perform them, with the help of guest units, to keep their skills fresh. This is the first time that a C-5 has practiced tactics taught at the AATTC. Since 1983 the AATTC has pro

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